IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
RAMESH SINHA, CJ, RAVINDRA KUMAR AGRAWAL
Akash Kumar Sahu S/o Shri Ramashankar Prasad – Appellant
Versus
State of Chhattisgarh – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner seeks judicial relief from unlawful police actions. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner argues lack of lawful foundation for police actions. (Para 4 , 5 , 10) |
| 3. police actions led to illegal arrest without proper investigation. (Para 8 , 9 , 13) |
| 4. arrest and remand were illegal due to procedural violations. (Para 14 , 16 , 22) |
| 5. compensation for violations of fundamental rights established. (Para 19 , 20 , 27) |
| 6. court quashes illegal proceedings and emphasizes police accountability. (Para 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
JUDGMENT :
RAMESH SINHA, CJ.
1. Heard Mr. Dhiraj Kumar Wankhede, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. Vivek Sharma, learned Advocate General along with Mr. Praveen Das, learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the respondents/State.
2. By way of this writ petition the petitioner has prayed for following reliefs:
“10.1 This Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to directed the respondents to call relevant records, pertaining to the instant matter.
10.2 This Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to quash the order dated 08.09.2025 as well as all the proceedings of Criminal Case No. 1379/2025, pending before respondent No. 6
10.3 This Hon'ble Cou
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